Doors and Windows - working with a load bearing wall

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dfbeasley
08-16-05, 09:15 AM
Not sure if this is the correct forum for this question. I plan on building a interior window (view thru?) from my kitchen into my dining room. Size will be approximately 50in. X 30 in. The wall I am going thru however is a load bearing wall. Do I have to do extensive bracing for this project or is it small enough that no extra support needs to be added. hope this is clear.

Thanks

Concretemasonry
08-16-05, 11:22 AM
Since it is a loadbearing wall, you will have to have a header over the opening. This is the same thing as any other door or window opening. Interior or exterior makes no difference.

Dick
dfbeasley
08-16-05, 01:00 PM
Good. But is ther some guideline as to how big the header has to be - or will a 2X4 be adequate? I am thinking of doubling up the 2X4 for the header, and then doubling up the studs on either side. Does this make sense?

Thanks for the help.

Hellrazor
08-16-05, 01:55 PM
More like a double 2x10 or 2x12 header...